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UN Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine (UNTSO)

The United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine (UNTSO), an observer mission, was set up under a Security Council resolution in May 1948 to assist the Mediator and the Truce Commission in the supervision of the truce in Palestine. Its activities, which have evolved along with the various changes of the Middle East problem, are spread over the territory of five States - Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. The main tasks of UNTSO at present are to observe and report on breaches of the cease-fire and to help prevent incidents. It also reports to the Secretary-General on complaints submitted by the parties concerned and the enquiries conducted by UN military observers at the request of the parties concerned and the enquiries conducted by UN military observers at the request of the parties. UNTSO is also co-operating with the UN Emergency Force (UNEF) in the Sinai and with the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights in fulfilling their tasks.

UNTSO Observers Commandant Celestin Van Horen (left) of Belgium and Capt. Nissen Rune (Sweden) are seen at the Naqoura out-station (AMR 1629-2805) on the coast near the village of Naqoura, making notations regarding the penetration of Lebanese territorial waters by Israel forces navel vessels.